Iowa: Governor-elect defends nursing homes over surveyors
Dec 01, 2010
Governor-elect Terry Branstad (R) recently told Iowa Public Television viewers that the state’s nursing home inspectors have “a gotcha attitude” when it comes to in the way they enforce...
State News
Aug 01, 2013
Ohio — State nursing home investigations have spiked, raising questions about how the attorney general’s office is utilizing surveillance cameras.
Virginia: Major budget cuts likely for nursing providers
May 01, 2010
The governor was expected to sign a budget bill that would slash nearly $124 million in Medicaid payments from nursing homes in fiscal years 2011 and 2012.
Hidden cameras keep a watchful eye on care
Dec 01, 2008
New York’s attorney general is expanding the use of hidden camera technology to the Buffalo region.
Facilities angered by retroactive cuts
Nov 01, 2011
NEW YORK – That the state health department cut nursing home Medicaid funding this year was enough of a sting, but having to recoup payouts from years before was the proverbial straw for nearly 36...
State News for April 2016
Apr 04, 2016
NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health has come under fire for its perceived soft enforcement of fines against nursing homes.
State News for January 2018
Jan 08, 2018
Increasing Medicaid rates to Florida nursing homes is a “very strong priority” in the upcoming state legislative session, the state Senate president said …
State News for April 2017
Apr 05, 2017
An Ottawa, IL, nursing home was “hit hard” by a tornado Feb. 28, but residents and employees responded well and were uninjured.
State News for May 2018
May 08, 2018
WEST VIRGINIA Governor vetoes bill widening CNAs’ medication role West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) has vetoed a bill that would have allowed certified nursing assistants with special training to...
Vote on enhanced nurse education requirements
Apr 02, 2012
Illinois lawmakers delayed a vote on a bill requiring that at least 20% of all nursing and personal care in a nursing home be provided by a registered nurse.